Hi, I'm Victoria and I love helping others lead a more self-sufficient life! Learn how to make delicious homemade food, grow your own garden, and preserve it all the way our grandparents did. Follow me and I'll help you on your journey with tried-and-true recipes, tips, and more!
😲 Is your emergency food supply good enough?
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Hey Reader! Now, more than ever, it's so important for you to have an emergency food supply on hand. And not as protection from societal collapse... or at least not only because of that. Having a solid month of food for your family is crucial for times of financial uncertainty, job loss, or even natural disasters! But I've heard from so many people that they either...
Don't let that be you! Create a real food emergency supply that you can enjoy and thrive on!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Understand exactly what your family needs, and make a plan for getting it (and keeping it usable!) This post includes a free printable with shopping lists and meal plans to help you get started quickly! More Food Security Ideas Here are even more articles to help you take control of your food supply!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Freeze drying is a fabulous food preservation method that helps retain up to 99% of nutrients and can be shelf-stable for up to 25 years! But is it right for you? Here is my honest feedback after over 5 years of owning one. Check out the details and the math to help decide if you should add a freeze dryer to your food preservation options!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Understand how to preserve produce that you buy on sale (or grow yourself) so that you have shelf-stable food all year-round! This method is perfect for fruit (including tomatoes) and pickled vegetables!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What better food security than being able to grow your own produce? Learn the BEST method we have found for growing huge amounts of food on a very small plot (even in a backyard!) |
A Modern Homestead | Einkorn, Gardening, Canning
Hi, I'm Victoria and I love helping others lead a more self-sufficient life! Learn how to make delicious homemade food, grow your own garden, and preserve it all the way our grandparents did. Follow me and I'll help you on your journey with tried-and-true recipes, tips, and more!
Creamy, hearty, and packed with protein, these Copycat Starbucks Potato Cheddar and Chives Bakes are the perfect way to start the day. Make them in advance and freeze them for a quick breakfast that can be heated in the oven, air fryer, or toaster oven! Can you tell that I've been focusing on filling my freezers with easy breakfast options? It's so important for us as we go into the prep and growing seasons on the homestead to have quick and easy breakfast options so we don't spend a ton of...
Create your very own spring home decor in minutes with just a few simple items! These DIY spring mini-wreaths are budget-friendly and lovely when hung up in the home. They also make great gifts. The best part is that the entire project cost me under $15 for both wreaths! I did have the jute cord on hand, and I already owned a hot glue gun. If you don’t own those, that can add to the cost of your project... still a cute and thrifty project for spring! GET THE DETAILS: Simple DIY Spring Mini...
Hey Reader! You don't have to have land, or even a yard, to grow your own food! Here are a few of my favorite crops to grow inside (which I still do, even on 8 acres!) How to Grow Lettuce All-Year ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the windowsill (or a small patio), lettuce is an easy crop that will grow for continuous picking as long as the weather is under about 85°F! I love having a few pots of lettuce in my kitchen window all year to harvest from! Growing Your Own Sprouts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another easy windowsill...